UAE Statement at UN Security Council High-Level Open VTC on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Turning Commitments into Compliance

I would like thank Minister Maas and Germany for convening this meeting, and Special Representative Pramila Patten and UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie for highlighting many important points today. Mr. President, This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of Resolution 1325, and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and

Statement Submitted by the UAE on Behalf of the OIC Group at the VTC of the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question

Mr. President, I have the honour to submit this statement on behalf of member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in my capacity as chair of the OIC group. At the outset, I thank France for its successful presidency of the Security Council this month, and for providing the opportunity for the OIC

UAE Statement at the Open VTC Meeting of the UN Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict

Mr. President, I would like to thank you for organizing this open VTC on children and armed conflict. I also thank Special Representative Virginia Gamba, UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore, and civil society representative Mariam for their insightful briefings today. The COVID-19 pandemic is having broad-reaching and long-term impacts on lives and livelihoods. For children

UAE Statement at Open High-Level VTC of the Security Council on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Mr. President, I would like to thank you for organizing this open VTC on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and thank the briefers for their statements. These are difficult times for civilians in conflict-affected areas around the world. In addition to the existing threats they face—violence, food insecurity and displacement, among others—the COVID-19

UAE Statement at Open High-Level VTC of the Security Council on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Mr. President, I would like to thank you for organizing this open VTC on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and thank the briefers for their statements. These are difficult times for civilians in conflict-affected areas around the world. In addition to the existing threats they face—violence, food insecurity and displacement, among others—the COVID-19

UAE Statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate

Mr. President, I would like to thank you for organizing this virtual open debate on Security Council working methods. The task of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions is crucial to ensuring that the Security Council functions in a transparent, effective and efficient manner. I wish to commend the current and

Statement of the UAE at the Open Debate of the Security Council on Maintenance of international peace and security: Youth, Peace & Security

Presenter: United Arab EmiratesLocation: United Nations Mr. President, We thank you for convening this Open Debate on Youth, Peace and Security. The UAE attributes special importance to the constructive role that youth play in the development of our young and fledgling country and we are therefore pleased to participate in this meeting today. Today, more importantly than